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Time of India
21 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
IAS officers' honest take on bureaucracy goes viral on LinkedIn-- Here's why
credit: linkedin A recent LinkedIn post shared by an IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre of the 1996 batch has sparked debate online. Mr. Ajitabh Sharma, who has dedicated so many years of his life to the Indian bureaucracy, breaking away from the polished narratives, admits that 'in IAS, any assignment ain't difficult,' highlighting a bigger concern: are all claims about this job misleading? His post reflected on how many in governance present a simplified view of their work, making it seem like all tasks are equally manageable. He says, 'I have always found it difficult, much less for the assignments and more so for the narrative,' expressing his disagreement with the idea that every administrative assignment carries the same weight and complexity. Ajitabh Sharma pointed out that more than 80% of an IAS officer's time is consumed by what he calls 'non-core work,' noting that the core work for each department is different. The non-core work includes HR issues, departmental and interdepartmental meetings, prepping countless reports, managing data, etc. These tasks, although important, often take up so much time that there's little left for anything that truly matters. Screenshot of the post (credit: linkedin) What is core work? He explains: 'Anything that is mission-driven, departmentally unique—water, social justice, education, health, and the list goes on. These are the areas where officers can actually make a difference, shape policy, and deliver impactful governance.' Further, Mr. Sharma warns that spending countless years under non-core duties can lead to a false sense of expertise. 'You may feel like you are the 'expert,' but it may take your department on a downward slide in the service industry,' he explained. With over 4,000 likes and 500+ comments, his post has struck a chord on the internet. Once again, somebody chose to speak reality—and people are loving it. Citizens who are often at the receiving end of administrative delays and inefficiencies have also voiced their support. This post is a timely reminder that meaningful public service requires time, focus, and the ability to rise above the noisy routine of paperwork.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
'More than 80% of our work is…': IAS officer calls out bureaucratic culture in viral post
Rajasthan's new Principal Secretary (Energy), Ajitabh Sharma, is grabbing attention on the Internet for a powerful critique of the administrative work culture he has made in a LinkedIn post. Sharma, a 96-batch IAS officer, questioned the obsession with routine and procedural tasks that, according to him, often eclipse the real, high-impact work government officials are meant to do.'More than 80 per cent of our work is related to attending generic meetings… dealing with transparency laws, sending replies to news clippings, responding to mundane correspondence… I call this 'Non-Core Work',' he wrote in his post. Sharma, in his post, argues that while these tasks are important, they often become all-consuming, leaving little time for what he calls the 'Core Work' – the department-specific challenges that actually move the needle in governance. Be it energy, health, agriculture, or urban development, Sharma believes the real impact lies in engaging deeply with these sector-specific missions. 'Getting overwhelmed by the non-core work… would not only give you a false sense of being an 'Expert Administrator', but also take your department on a downward slide in service delivery,' he wrote. Having just taken over as Principal Secretary in Rajasthan's Energy Department, Sharma has vowed to flip the script. 'The RESOLUTION this time is to reverse the scenario and dedicate 80% of my time to the Core Work!' The post has struck a chord with bureaucrats, policy professionals, and other users alike, who are applauding the call to focus on meaningful governance over bureaucratic busywork. One user wrote, 'Truly insightful, Sir. It's rare to come across individuals who can offer such deep and meaningful perspectives—cutting through the noise and focusing on the core aspects that truly matter in our work. In today's fast-paced environment, many of us are constantly surrounded by surface-level interactions. It's refreshing and motivating to receive thoughts that inspire us to think deeper and act with more clarity.' Another LinkedIn user commented, 'Your clarity of thought and honest reflection on the real challenges of governance is truly refreshing. The resolve to focus on Core Work says a lot about your commitment and depth as a leader that truly makes a difference!'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
3 senior officials move from industries to energy to ground RR MoUs
Jaipur: Three senior officials from the industries department have been transferred to the energy sector, creating a buzz among the business community. This move is seen as a govt strategy to implement the Rising Rajasthan MoUs in the power sector. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Out of the Rs 35 lakh crore worth of MoUs signed during the Rising Rajasthan summit, the energy department alone accounts for Rs 28 lakh crore. The success of Rising Rajasthan depends on how much of these Rs 28 lakh crore worth of MoUs are converted into on-ground investments. A significant portion of the Rs 28 lakh crore proposed projects comes from the renewable energy sector. The availability of land and power evacuation infrastructure is crucial to implementing these MoUs. During his time in the industries department, principal secretary Ajitabh Sharma led the planning and execution of the Rising Rajasthan summit. As RIICO Chairman, he also introduced several policy changes for the allotment of land to MoU holders. Having been involved from the beginning of the summit, Sharma has the advantage of experience. However, the energy sector presents a unique set of challenges that have resisted most planning efforts over the past decade. Rescuing the power sector, now burdened with debts exceeding Rs 1.5 lakh crore, requires more than bureaucratic efforts. Political will is essential, but bureaucrats must initiate the process. Alongside Sharma, Industries Commissioner Rohit Gupta has been appointed to lead the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation. Unlike in the past, he holds both the chairman and managing director positions, which is expected to expedite decision-making and project approvals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharma and Gupta, along with Saurabh Swami, who was the Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP) and is now a joint secretary in the energy department, worked closely to organise the Rising Rajasthan summit. Whether they can maintain the same level of cohesion to convert the maximum possible MoUs into projects in the power sector remains to be seen. Ultimately, the success of the Rising Rajasthan summit hinges on the power sector MoUs.
Business Standard
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
'Rising Rajasthan' Partnership Conclave 2025 will draw a bigger canvas of partnerships, showcase state's business reforms and socio-economic impact
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 11: The Industries Department of the Government of Rajasthan is going to organize 'Rising Rajasthan' Partnership Conclave 2025 on December 11-12. The Partnership Conclave, under the hugely successful 'Rising Rajasthan' banner, comes as a follow-up of the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 held last year that facilitated the signing of investment proposals worth INR 35 lakh crore. Going beyond sharing updates on the implementation of MoUs signed during the summit, the 2-day conclave will showcase state's achievements and its development agenda, socio-economic impact of the investments and also facilitate dialogues with global thought leaders across domains like emerging technology trends, innovations, and their impact on global trade and supply chains. The Partnership Conclave will also have a special flavour of showcasing and exploring partnerships with a large number of entrepreneurs & startups in private and public domains. The economic reforms being ushered in by Rajasthan along with the launch of pro-business policies will also be showcased during the 2-day conclave. More significantly, the conclave will also facilitate the government-private tie-ups/partnerships on a series of investible projects under various departments of the Government of Rajasthan. The partnerships will be facilitated between government departments and investors across sectors ranging from infrastructure, utility services, mining, Information Technology, deep-tech, skilling, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) and GCC (Global Capability Centre) to social sectors like health, education, and nutrition among others. Shri Ajitabh Sharma, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Rajasthan speaking about the significance of the Partnership Conclave, said, "The Partnership Conclave is a great opportunity to bring at the forefront the state's agenda for economic growth & key measures and reforms undertaken to promote ease of doing business in the state. The partnerships on investible projects has the potential to promote faster growth and bring a turnaround in public services, enhance accountability & promote efficient resource utilization. The Industries Department, that successfully organized the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit, is in the final stage of chalking out the agenda and various events for the successor event under the 'Rising Rajasthan' banner. Recently, Shri Sharma also chaired a meeting to review the preparations being done by the Industries Department for the 2-day conclave. It is worth noting that in the run-up to the investment summit held from 9-11 December 2024 under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, the government had exchanged record investment proposals worth INR 35 lakh crore. At the IMPACT 1.0 event held in March this year, the government had announced that the grounding of MoUs worth INR 3.08 lakh crore has already commenced in the state.
Fashion Value Chain
10-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
‘Rising Rajasthan' Partnership Conclave 2025 will draw a bigger canvas of partnerships, showcase state's business reforms and socio-economic impact
The Industries Department of the Government of Rajasthan is going to organize 'Rising Rajasthan' Partnership Conclave 2025 on December 11-12. The Partnership Conclave, under the hugely successful 'Rising Rajasthan' banner, comes as a follow-up of the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 held last year that facilitated the signing of investment proposals worth INR 35 lakh crore. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, speaking during the Rising Rajasthan Impact 1.0 event held in Jaipur on 31st March 2025 Going beyond sharing updates on the implementation of MoUs signed during the summit, the 2-day conclave will showcase state's achievements and its development agenda, socio-economic impact of the investments and also facilitate dialogues with global thought leaders across domains like emerging technology trends, innovations, and their impact on global trade and supply chains. The Partnership Conclave will also have a special flavour of showcasing and exploring partnerships with a large number of entrepreneurs & startups in private and public domains. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, addressing investors during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit held last year The economic reforms being ushered in by Rajasthan along with the launch of pro-business policies will also be showcased during the 2-day conclave. More significantly, the conclave will also facilitate the government-private tie-ups/partnerships on a series of investible projects under various departments of the Government of Rajasthan. The partnerships will be facilitated between government departments and investors across sectors ranging from infrastructure, utility services, mining, Information Technology, deep-tech, skilling, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) and GCC (Global Capability Centre) to social sectors like health, education, and nutrition among others. Shri Ajitabh Sharma, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Rajasthan speaking about the significance of the Partnership Conclave, said, 'The Partnership Conclave is a great opportunity to bring at the forefront the state's agenda for economic growth & key measures and reforms undertaken to promote ease of doing business in the state. The partnerships on investible projects has the potential to promote faster growth and bring a turnaround in public services, enhance accountability & promote efficient resource utilization. The Industries Department, that successfully organized the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit, is in the final stage of chalking out the agenda and various events for the successor event under the 'Rising Rajasthan' banner. Recently, Shri Sharma also chaired a meeting to review the preparations being done by the Industries Department for the 2-day conclave. It is worth noting that in the run-up to the investment summit held from 9-11 December 2024 under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, the government had exchanged record investment proposals worth INR 35 lakh crore. At the IMPACT 1.0 event held in March this year, the government had announced that the grounding of MoUs worth INR 3.08 lakh crore has already commenced in the state.
